Same mould, same mould: damp is promised a move
Suzy Laverty can finally see light at the end of the tunnel after a prolonged battle with her local authority over recurring dampness at her home.
The charity shop worker moved to a one-bedroom council flat in Blairgowrie, Perth & Kinross, 15 years ago – however, it wasn’t long before she encountered problems.
“From the minute I moved in it was apparent there was an issue with damp in the bedroom,” explained Suzy, 55.
“The council sent someone out who agreed and installed an environmental fan, which was supposed to eradicate the problem, but it didn’t.”
Suzy said that a number of attempts by Perth & Kinross Council to resolve the dampness issue have been unsuccessful and requests to be moved to a more suitable property were turned down.
“I’ve had to throw out lots of clothes, handbags, shoes and bedding as they’ve been covered in mould,” Suzy said. “The smell of dampness is now unbearable.
“I’ve also suffered from chest infections and a heart condition since moving to the property. I sent a letter to council from my doctor explaining this.”
Suzy said that the area above her bedroom windows leaks badly from problems stemming from a balcony above and when it rains she has to mop up the sills with towels. Some of the electrical sockets have also had to be disabled in the room as water was getting into them.
“Sometimes I have had to use up to 10 towels just to try to keep water from flooding